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Finland is highly attractive conference destination. During their stay in Finland, international conference delegates spend four times more than average tourists. In addition to generating income, conferences also boost innovation and investments in the long term.

Finland is a highly attractive conference destination. During their stay in Finland, international conference visitors spend four times more than average tourists. In addition to generating income, conferences also boost innovation and investments in the long term.

International conferences are a major source of income for Finland. Last year, they generated about 130 million euros in tourism income. This sum has been growing steadily throughout the 2010s. In 2010, conferences generated a total of 72 million euros and in 2013 already 117 million euros.

A typical conference delegate stays in Finland for an average of five days and spends about 1,635 euros (including accommodation) during the visit. The figures are taken from surveys conducted in collaboration with Taloustutkimus.

– The time and money spent in this country are the two factors that make conference delegates so interesting for Finland. A five-day visit is between two and three days longer than a visit by an average tourist. Moreover, conference delegates spend between four and five times more money during their stay than ordinary tourists. According to Leena Sipilä, Convention Director at Finland Convention Bureau, these are substantial sums for which there is intense competition among world countries.

Finland remains a highly attractive conference destination. Finland was ranked 19th in the annual statistics of the Union of International Associations (UIA). Helsinki moved up two places and was listed 18th in the city rankings. A total of 181 countries and 1,465 cities are included in the list.

High degree of expertise an important attractiveness factor

Last year Finland hosted a total of 708 conferences, which had almost 80,000 participants. This is twice as many as ten years ago and the last three years have been record-breaking. In addition to safety, effectiveness and a fascinating location, Finland can also rely on a number of areas of excellence as a conference destination.

Finland is a strong player in many sectors of science. We have 21 universities and other higher education institutions, we have an innovative IT cluster and we are pioneers in corporate responsibility. The presence of scientific communities is extremely important when international conferences are seeking a host country, Leena Sipilä explains.

Most of the conferences held in Finland deal with the following categories: medical and health technology, IT sector, natural sciences and mathematics, and business, industries and communications in general.

It should also be remembered that in addition to generating direct income, all conferences also provide the host country with more intangible benefits. Most of the people attending international conferences are top experts in the fields in question and it is extremely important to show them the level of expertise and excellence that Finland possesses. In the long run, they help Finland to attract innovations, investments and trade. Besides, conferences also help Finland to build its image. All this means that we should give conferences a high priority, concludes Sipilä.

Practices, Solutions and the Way Forward” will be held on 11–12 November, at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland. The 5th CBD Business and Biodiversity Forum offers various examples of companies’ solutions from the agriculture, forestry, mining and oil industries.

The Finnish Ministry of the Environment is organising the event in cooperation with Finland’s leading corporate responsibility network FIBS and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The CBD Business and Biodiversity Forum is part of the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity initiative that supports biodiversity.

Scandinavian Society of Anesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine Nurses organises a conference of approximately 700 delegates in Logomo, which is a leading modern conference venue in Finland. Turku is one of the most popular conference destinations in Finland and hosts approximately 70 international and scientific conferences per year.

Turku is the oldest city in Finland with a compact city center with walkable distances suited perfectly for sustainable and green events.

Meet Finland and White Night Magic at IMEX! Find out about high class services in stunning natural surroundings.

Meet Finland and White Night Magic at IMEX! Find out about high class services in stunning natural surroundings.

Please visit our stand F260 and update your information on the Nordic country that is both a winter wonderland and a serene summer haven. Finland is ideal for corporate events and conferences: In the home of functional design, high class services are a given and the four seasons offer varying natural beauty throughout the year.

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